Urinary tract infection, The nurse is caring for a

Urinary tract infection

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The nurse is caring for a 79-year-old female client who was admitted with a urinary tract infection (UTI) and is suspected of developing sepsis with systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS). Which of the following findings does the nurse recognize as being consistent with this diagnosis? Blood pressure (BP) of 150/46 mm Hg and an irregularly irregular pulse. White blood cell (WBC) count of 10,500 mm° and a hemoglobin (Hgb) level of 8.9 mg/dL. Respirations (R) of 10, PaCO2 of 48 mm Hg, and the presence of wheezes in the bases. Pulse (P) of 110, temperature (T) of 96.4° F, and blood glucose level of 140 mg/dL

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